briny
0 antonyms and opposites of briny, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Salty, or tasting or smelling like sea water.
How to use briny
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle English brine (“act of burning; fire”, noun), from Old English bryne (“act of burning; fire, flame; heat”), from Proto-Germanic *bruniz (“act of burning; fire”), from *brinnaną (“to be on fire, burn”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰrewh₁- (“to boil; to brew”).
Full origin of briny →Frequently asked questions
What does “briny” mean?
The word “briny” means salty, or tasting or smelling like sea water. In plain terms, salty, like sea water or brine — describes tastes, smells, or (informally) the sea itself.
How do you pronounce “briny”?
“Briny” is pronounced BREYE-nee (/ˈbɹaɪni/ in IPA).
How do you use “briny” in a sentence?
Here is “briny” used in a sentence: “A briny smell drifted in from the harbor.”
What part of speech is “briny”?
Depending on how it is used, “briny” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “briny” have?
“Briny” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: salty, or tasting or smelling like sea water.